Technical and Inventory Accountant
Bright Machines
IT, Accounting & Finance
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 23, 2024
RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, results-driven Technical and Inventory Accountant to join our team in our San Francisco office. In this role you will lead in our global Inventory Cost accounting and month/ year-end close and annual audit activities, managing monthly and annual reporting of Inventory and assisting in financial statements, working with Procurement/ Supply Chain members and internal/ external auditors authoring technical financial memos and providing PBC support documents.
Working in a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Technical and Inventory Cost Accountant will have constant interaction with the global Finance/ Accounting team, Procurement/ Supply Chain team and external auditors.
You will be responsible to identify and implement opportunities to resolve Inventory issues, understand and make proper recommendation for GAAP related transactions, technical memos and general ledger account reconciliations. Assist to improve, scale, or simplify finance tools, technology, and processes across teams and organizations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Fulfilling standard accountancy tasks, conducting research, reviewing the work of other financial professionals, authoring technical accounting memos and analyzing financial data.
- Providing expert advice and guidance on regulatory changes.
- Staying updated on new financial reporting requirements and applying these standards and guidelines.
- Offering financial analysis and reports, harmonizing general ledger and sub ledger, and enforcing team procedures and policies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to explain technical accounting requirements to management, non-accountants and business partners
- Record inventory related transactions and maintain inventory ledgers
- Performing audits and analysis of inventory reports
- Ensuring accurate inventory valuations and performing inventory cost analysis
- Prepare and maintain reconciliations for inventory accounts
- Analyzing and identifying inventory discrepancies and resolving issues
- Collaborate with purchasing/ supply chain/ operations departments to manage inventory needs
- Assist in the development of inventory control procedures and best practices
- Provide input for monthly and annual financial reports
- Comply with internal controls, and participate in audits as needed
Technical Accounting:
Inventory Accounting:
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
- 5+ years of audit, technical accounting and/or financial reporting work experience
- Tech startup or manufacturing industry experience
- Experience with ERP (Oracle Netsuite) or similar financial reporting tools
- Proven ability to develop new ideas, process improvement and creative solutions
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams; strong customer focus - both Internal/External
WHO YOU ARE
- You are customer obsessed
- You drive for results, and act like an owner
- You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action
- You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency
- You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
We’re looking for people who believe they can personally help modernize a global industry and want to work alongside passionate teammates who share their vision. As a global company working toward a common goal, we have a highly collaborative and inclusive approach to work, striking a balance between celebrating team success and focusing on individual growth.
We exist to transform the way things are made. Join us on the journey.
Bright Machines was named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, one of “America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies” by Forbes, and an Inc. “Best in Business” winner.